Drake to Headline iHeart Music Festival

The Canadian rapper is set to join Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Marroon 5, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and other musicians at the festival that will kick off on September 20.

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The iHeartRadio Music Festival has just added Drake to its star-studded lineup. The 26-year-old Canadian rapper is set to join headliners Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and Elton John at the festival that will take place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand.

The two-day festival will kick off on Friday, September 20. Drake, whose new album "Nothing Was the Same" will be released on September 17, will perform on the festival's second day.

This year, iHeartRadio is introducing the Festival Village. Taking place on September 21 at the 15-acre parking lot across from the Luxor Hotel, the additional event will feature performances from The Wanted, Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Avril Lavigne and more.